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Briefing
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- Fake News Fine – U.K. Parliament's Digital, Media, Sports and Culture committee wrote report recommending imposition of tougher taxes and fines on Facebook and Twitter for allowing spread of misinformation, also called “fake news”
- Brexit Study – Report studied effects of misinformation to U.K.’s Brexit vote or departure from European Union
- Political Ad Limits – May consider restricting political advertisements on social networks when election draws closer, with committee looking to fine Internet companies with percentage of revenues when they violate election laws
- Cooperation with U.S. – Looking to establish "Digital Atlantic Charter,” which will work closely with U.S. on data privacy and digital rights
- Timeline – Report leaked and released by Dominic Cummings, campaign director of Vote Leave group which supported Brexit on his blog, with official publication expected in fall 2018
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Sector
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Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
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Organization
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U.K. Parliament
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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July 28, 2018
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